Synonyms of turns back

turns back

verb

present tense third-person singular of turn back

as in turns away

to drive back

a cavalry charge that was turned back by withering fire

Synonyms & Similar Words

• turns away
• repels
• repulses
• resists
• fends (off)
• beats off
• fights
• staves off
• rebuts
• stands off
• deflects
• opposes
• holds off
• withstands
• wards (off)
• defies
• spurns
• rebuffs
• snubs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• embraces
• welcomes
• hails